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11. What is the fare per coach from Manchester to London now?
Four guineas inside, including guard and coachman.
12. What is the expense of posting?
From 1s. 3d, to 1s. 6d, per mile.
13. Do you know that persons who travel from Manchester to Chester go by the Railroad to Liverpool?
I do.
14. How much is that round?
Twelve or thirteen miles.
15. Do they save much time and money?
Yes. I recollect at the last election for the county we sent voters by the Railroad to save expense.
16. Are you acquainted with the trade of Nottingham and Leicester?
I am.
17. Do goods go from thence by coach conveyance to London?
Yes; they are obliged to send them by coach on account of the expedition.
20. According to the effects of the Manchester and Liverpool line, do you anticipate that great benefit will accrue to Manchester, from a saving of six hours' communication between London and Manchester?
Yes; and also from the reduction of expense. Between Liverpool and Manchester it has been a reduction to me of 150l, per annum on the conveyance of cotton alone. To the Manchester spinner there has been a considerable reduction on the article of coal; as much as 2s. per ton, or 20l. per cent.
21. Has the communication by canal been improved since the establishment of the Railroad between Liverpool and Manchester?
Very much.
24. Do you know the time at present occupied by the coach from Leicester to London?
About eleven hours.
